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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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